The Daily 10 with Matt Chernoff

From the NFL schedule release to Netflix’s football takeover, Matt Chernoff and Hadley Engelhardt break down the biggest business stories in sports. 🔥 This episode includes: NFL schedule release leaks & standalone games Netflix vs ESPN in the football streaming wars World Cup ticket controversy MLB salary cap talk heating up SEC vs Friday night football The WNBA’s shocking $3B media deal Subscribe to Deals & Deadlines for weekly sports business coverage from 680 The Fan. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:42 NFL Schedule Release Becomes a Massive Event 4:20 International NFL Games & Global Expansion 8:02 Netflix Expanding Into NFL Content 12:18 ESPN’s First Super Bowl Plans 16:05 NFLPA vs Turf Fields Debate 20:48 MLB Labor Talks & Salary Cap Discussion 26:12 NIL Pay-For-Play Controversy 31:10 FIFA World Cup Ticket Prices 35:02 SEC Refuses Friday Night Games 39:15 WNBA’s $3 Billion Media Deal 42:40 “Nothing Night” in Minor League Baseball 45:05 Final Thoughts 📺 Subscribe for new episodes of Deals & Deadlines every week on the 680 The Fan YouTube Channel. #NFL #SportsBusiness #NFLScheduleRelease #WNBA #MLB #CollegeFootball #NIL #WorldCup #Netflix #ESPN #DealsAndDeadlines #680TheFan

-The Braves got their showdown series with the Cubs off on the right foot. -Plus the Falcons 2025 schedule is a little more clear today. -And I know Hawks fans are thinking big with the NBA draft coming.

-The Braves will play another showdown series starting tonight. -Plus I won’t mock the Hawks predictions but I will offer alternative. -And I’ll share my best guess on how many  primetime games the Falcons will get this season.

-The impact Bobby Cox made on Braves country will never be forgotten. -Plus the Braves finished a great road trip with a series win against the Dodgers. -And the Hawks didn’t get any lottery luck but they’ll still add a big talent.

-The Braves and Dodgers play a big weekend series in LA. -Plus the Hawks good luck charm will be front and center at the Draft lottery -And Turner time was one of many of the brilliant innovations from Ted Turner.

-The Braves series streak came to end in Seattle.  -Plus while the lottery is front and center for the Hawks…we can’t ignore a pretty big trade rumor.  -And Atlanta lost an icon yesterday with the passing of Ted Turner…we’ll talk about his impact on sports and our city. 

-Matt Olson powered the Braves to another late inning win.  -Plus President Ryan is very excited to see what one group of Falcons can do in 2026.  -And Hawks fans deserve some real lottery luck.

-The Braves swept away the Rockies and made some modern day history along the way.  -Plus the Hawks future will look a lot clearer by this time next week.  -And a headline about Michael Penix that should give Falcons fans a good laugh. 

-The Hawks got completely dominated and embarrassed by the Knicks last night. -Plus the Braves ran out of gas yesterday but still accomplished their goals in this home-stand -And I very simple message for all Atlanta sports franchises.

-The Braves walked it off in dramatic fashion against the Tigers. -Plus: The Hawks will try to force a game 7 against the Knicks. -And we know the Falcons opponents, but soon we'll know the 2026 schedule.

-The Braves won again last night and checked a box that hasn’t been checked since the turn of the century.  -Plus the Hawks got run out of MSG last night so their backs are now against the wall.  -And these Falcons numbers might not matter to you but they are a big deal to me. 

-The high powered Braves offense will face a tough test this week.  -Plus the Hawks need to get the best version of Jalen Johnson tonight to have any chance in NY.  -And size matters in most cases but this one might be the exception for the Falcons. 

-The Braves made some fun April history thanks to more Chris Sale dominance.  -Plus the Hawks missed a big opportunity but they can make up for it tomorrow.  -And the Falcons draft process made a lot of sense…which is a nice change of pace. 

The Braves keep on rolling and they made some fun history yesterday. -Plus the Hawks are the cardiac birds after another 1-pt win over the Knicks. -And the Falcons will finally be on the clock tonight in round two of the NFL draft.

-The Braves played HR derby in a win last night in Washington.  -Plus the Hawks have a chance to make a big statement tonight against the Knicks.  -And the first round of the NFL draft doesn’t have that must see tv feel in Atlanta. 

-The Braves streak is over but a couple of other streaks in the division continued.  -Plus the Hawks have been part of a trend of road warriors in this postseason.  -And one Falcons trade rumor is getting louder by the day. 

-The Hawks pulled off an incredible comeback in game two of their series against the Knicks -Plus red hot Braves won for the 6th time in a row. -And the Falcons might move on from a former top 10 pick this week.

-The Braves broke the brooms out for the first time this season.  -Plus the Hawks fell into a playoff trap in game one against the Knicks.  -And this Falcons trade feels like a head scratcher but it might make more sense later this week 

-This is a tale of two April’s for the Braves. -Plus a former NBA coach and a Hall of Famer are believers in the Hawks. -And I’ve got two Falcons draft bets I’m willing to make because they make so much sense.

-The Braves kept this impressive streak alive last night against Miami.  -Plus the Hawks have to hope their Jalen is ready to match the Knicks Jalen on the big stage.  -And the NFL draft is one week away so of course we must mock. 

-The Braves late game magic has returned and it’s because of Dom Smith.  -Plus the Hawks have a leg up on the Knicks historically speaking.  -And the NFL draft is now just 8 days away and the Falcons could be wheeling and dealing. 

-The Braves got a taste of their own medicine last night.  -Plus there are two types of Knicks fans…but only one of them is being honest about their matchup with the Hawks.  -And we need to do the math once and for all to determine where one Falcons star ranks in the NFL. 

-The Braves are the only team left in MLB who can check this box.  -Plus the Hawks made history this season and now turn their attention to the NY Knicks in the playoffs.  -And Rory McIlroy joined a very exclusive group of Masters champions. 

-The Braves might have a good problem to deal with really soon. -Plus the red hot Hawks are not doing to be taken seriously because some people are still not paying attention. -And the Falcons proved that a picture is still worth a thousand words.

-The Braves got awesome performances from Chris Sale and Drake Baldwin yesterday. -The red hot Hawks dominated the Magic again. -And the Falcons will finally unveil their new threads today.

-The Braves big bats were very quiet last night in their loss to the A’s.  -Plus the Hawks are closing in on something that doesn’t matter to most NBA teams but it might matter here.  -And Falcons GM Ian Cunningham said he’ll listen to trade offers on a former top 5 pick. 

-The Braves got their series with the A’s off to a great start. -Plus the Hawks remain red hot with an impressive home over the Celtics. -And Falcons coach Kevin Stefansky said something interesting about Michael Penix…and I think it makes perfect sense.

-Two out of three ain’t bad for the Braves but there is a bigger story from their weekend we need discuss.  -Plus home continues to be really sweet for the Hawks.  -And this is the week Falcons social media will explode for the dumbest of reasons. 

-Braves opening day is here which means one All Star can continue a very interesting streak.  -Plus the Hawks gave me something the other night I’ve missed so much.  -And I was very wrong about how the national media viewed this Falcons controversy and I was wrong for one specific reason. 

-The Braves version of the Fab five has to be really fab this season.  -Plus the Falcons breaking off Bijan now would be quite the gamble.  -And college sports once again proved that you’ve gotta trust facts over feelings 

- The Braves are coming home and they’ll a bring new arm with them.  -Plus if the Hawks are going to avoid the play in…they’re gonna have to earn it.  -And the Falcons added two more pieces to their free agent puzzle and both signings make perfect sense. 

​Brian Gebhardt​-I’ve got good news and bad news for Braves fans as opening day approaches.  -Plus I bet UGA and Ga. Tech fans are very jealous of the state of Michigan right now…and that sucks.  -And I guarantee Falcons GM Ian Cunningham never wants to be in the spot again. 

-The Braves made a couple of really interesting roster decisions as opening day approaches -Plus the Hawks started a new streak on Saturday night and it has them in a good place.  -And the Falcons new GM made his first trade which has brought a lot questions with it.  

-One young Braves pitcher is forcing his bosses to at least have a conversation about his chances to crack the opening day roster.  -Plus the Dawgs have a chance to win over a bunch of fans tonight.  -And one Falcons rival has lost his mind and his wallet. 

The Braves are closing in on opening day which leads me to a very lukewarm take on one position battle.  -Plus this might be the luckiest thing that has happened in Atlanta sports history.  -And the I-Mans approach in free agency has allowed him to go BPA in the draft. 

-The Braves had a familiar face return to the clubhouse yesterday.  -Plus UGA and Kennesaw St. will have one thing in common on Thursday night.  -And the Falcons just opened more money but to spend on what?

-We’ve got a week of Madness to look forward to for the Dogs, Owls and the Hawks.  -Plus the Braves are gonna have to make a difficult roster decision before they head North.  -And the Falcons added a helping Hand on defense. 

-Some Braves fans aren’t loving the teams new vision.  -Plus some breaking Falcons news involving James Pearce Jr. -And this Atlanta sports top 10 list is very revealing because of who didn’t make the cut. 

-The Falcons said goodbye to Kirk and hello to two old Dawgs -Plus the Braves got some good returns from Spencer Strider and some good news on their new tv deal. -And the red hot Hawks have two big reasons to be excited about the future.

-The Tua signing brought me back to a really sad time in Falcons history.  -Plus the Braves six man plans might have just changed.   -And confirmed something we already about the Hawks when their magical promotion was canceled yesterday. 

-The Falcons were very busy on day one of free agency including adding Tua Tagovailoa.  -Plus the Braves had a good day on the field and a rough day off the field.  -And the Hawks are looking for lucky number 7 tonight while their magical promotion was nixed. 

-This group has a chance to give the Braves a major advantage.  -plus the Falcons can add to their quarterback room today.  -And the Hawks are streaking down the stretch. 

-These six dudes should give Braves fans confidence heading into this season. -Plus if the Falcons are really interested in Kyler Murray it means the end for Michael Penix. -And the Hawks could ride into Magic City Monday night on a magic carpet.

-Life without Profar began for the Braves…so what did his teammates have to say about it? -Plus we’ve got very spicy Falcons rumors to discuss.   -And I’m not even sure what to do with this number other than mention how remarkable it is for UGA and Alabama. 

-The Braves lost Jurickson Profar to another suspension so where will they go fill his spot now? -Plus the Falcons are headed over seas once again but who will they play? -And some of the fun that left with Trae has returned to the Hawks.  

-This 6 pack could be the right size for the Braves. -Plus the Falcons made a big announcement that will cause a lot of disagreements next month. -And these are the craziest numbers in Hawks history.

-The Braves current and future stars had encouraging weekends.  -Plus the Falcons are being used as QB pawns and will be for the next week…you’ve been warned.  -And the Jonathan Kuminga era in Atlanta has been no joke so far. 

-I’m gonna give Chris Sale the biggest compliment you can give to any pitcher.  Plus Kyle Pitts should come with a label that reads….buyer beware.  -And the Hawks just made a very magical statement. 

-The Braves won on and off the field yesterday. -Plus the Falcons new head coach talked about Michael Penix’s future in atlanta.  -And I want this version of Kirby Smart this Fall but I know I won’t get it.

-if you act now Ronald Acuna can make Braves fan some really easy money.  -Plus the Hawks version of a big three could come together with a little luck.  -And this number should be very familiar for Falcons fans